Best Cheddar Biscuits Recipes

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RED LOBSTER CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS COPYCAT



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Make and share this Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Copycat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories     Breads

Time 18m

Yield 15 biscuits, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups Bisquick
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Mix bisquick, milk and cheese until a soft dough forms.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Mix butter or margarine and garlic powder.
  • Brush mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.

BUTTERMILK CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup cold buttermilk, shaken
1 cold extra-large egg
1 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk
Maldon sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place 2 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on low, add the butter and mix until the butter is the size of peas.
  • Combine the buttermilk and egg in a small measuring cup and beat lightly with a fork. With the mixer still on low, quickly add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and mix only until moistened. In a small bowl, mix the Cheddar with small handful of flour and, with the mixer still on low, add the cheese to the dough. Mix only until roughly combined.
  • Dump out onto a well-floured board and knead lightly about 6 times. Roll the dough out to a rectangle 10 by 5 inches. With a sharp, floured knife, cut the dough lengthwise in half and then across in quarters, making 8 rough rectangles. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the egg wash, sprinkle with salt, if using, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are browned and the biscuits are cooked through. Serve hot or warm.

ALMOST-FAMOUS CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 12-14 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 ounces grated yellow cheddar cheese (about 1 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Lightly mist a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Make the biscuits: Pulse the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening and pulse until combined. Add the butter; pulse 4 or 5 times, or until the butter is in pea-size pieces. Add the cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times. Pour in the milk and pulse just until the mixture is moistened and forms a shaggy dough. Turn out onto a clean surface and gently knead until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
  • Drop the dough onto the baking sheet in scant 1/4-cup portions, 2 inches apart, and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the garlic butter: Melt the butter with the garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Brush the biscuits with the garlic butter and serve warm.

CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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This is a very tasty, easy bread to make. It goes great with things like spaghetti and lasagna.

Provided by Chaney

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups biscuit baking mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅔ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet, or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine baking mix, Cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Stir in milk. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Brush biscuits with melted margarine, and sprinkle with parsley and garlic salt. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 732 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHEDDAR ONION DROP BISCUITS



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These tasty biscuits have a savory Cheddar and onion flavor. Perfect with a bowl of chili or hearty soup in the winter or a main dish salad in the summer.

Provided by trishthedish617

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup 1% buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles course crumbs. Stir the onion, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese into the flour mixture. Pour the buttermilk into the bowl; stir until evenly combined. Drop by 1/4-cupfuls onto prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the biscuits are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

FLAKY CHEDDAR-CHIVE BISCUITS



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These wonderful, buttery biscuits complement any dinner. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in cheese and chives. Add buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times., Pat or roll dough to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SAUSAGE-CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 16 to 18 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces fresh pork sausage with sage, casings removed
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups self-rising flour
5 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until well-browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Let cool completely, either on the counter or in the freezer.
  • Mix together the butter and sour cream in a stand mixer. Mix in the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until fully combined. Add the sausage and cheddar, and mix until well incorporated.
  • Drop heaping spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

QUICK BACON-CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 37m

Yield 8 to 9 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, paprika, and onion powder. Mix to blend then make a well in the center of the bowl and add the milk, butter, bacon and cheese. Mix gently with a wooden spoon. The dough will be wet and sticky. Using a 1/4 cup measure or ice cream scoop, portion the batter onto a baking sheet, leaving an inch or so around each biscuit.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg with a splash of water and then brush this mixture on the top of each biscuit. Bake in the oven until the biscuits are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.

QUICK CHEDDAR GARLIC BISCUITS



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Warm cheesy garlic biscuits!

Provided by Mossyoakgrl

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups biscuit mix
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
⅔ cup milk
¼ cup butter
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix biscuit mix, Cheddar cheese, and milk together in a bowl using a wooden spoon until batter is soft and doughy, 30 seconds. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are lightly browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat butter and garlic powder in a saucepan over low heat until melted, about 5 minutes. Brush garlic butter over cooked biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 823.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Serve these at dinner or alongside scrambled eggs for breakfast. You can also use them when making our Winter-Vegetable Potpie with Cheddar-Biscuit Topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack on lower shelf. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with some pea-size lumps. Mix in buttermilk and cheese until combined. With a floured hand, knead dough against side of bowl until it holds together. If it is sticky, knead in up to 1/4 cup more flour.
  • After kneading biscuit dough, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat the dough to 1 inch thick. With a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out rounds as close together as possible. Place on a baking sheet. Gather scraps; pat again, and cut out more rounds.
  • Brush the tops with 1/2 tablespoon melted unsalted butter. Bake until biscuits are golden brown, rotating sheet halfway through, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

BACON, CHEDDAR AND CHIVE BISCUITS



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 40m

Yield 18 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 slices bacon
3 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces or grated
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp and brown. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Chop and set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
  • Using a food processor, pastry cutter, or fingertips incorporate the chilled butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the Cheddar cheese, fresh chives, and cooked bacon. Mix to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  • Add the buttermilk and stir just until moistened. Using 1/2 cup dough for each biscuit and using a cup measure or an ice cream scoop, drop the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the mounds about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake until the biscuits are golden brown on top, about 15 to 20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Serve the biscuits warm with melted butter.

BACON-CHEDDAR BISCUITS



Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits image

Easy bacon-Cheddar drop biscuits. Although Cheddar tastes the best in this recipe, you can sub any other cheese you have on hand.

Provided by I Love Troy

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Meat and Seafood     Bacon

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons shortening
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Let cool enough to handle; crumble.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and stir just enough to form a ball. Fold in crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese.
  • Drop heaping tablespoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 290.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

RED LOBSTER CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS



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This recipe is a variation of Red Lobsters "Cheddar Bay biscuits". Honestly, I like my way better. The are soooooo GOOD!!!!!

Provided by MomOnTheGo

Categories     Breads

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Bisquick
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450.
  • Combine Bisquick with 4 Tablespoons butter using a pastry cutter or a large fork.
  • Add milk, and cheddar cheese.
  • Stir together.
  • Spoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • In a small sauce pan combine 2 Tablespoons butter, garlic powder and old bay seasoning.
  • Heat until butter is melted.
  • Spoon butter mixture over hot biscuits.
  • Eat em' up!
  • They are YUMMY!

CHEDDAR DROP BISCUITS



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Sharp white cheddar and chives add extra flavor to these simple drop biscuits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 16 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
6 ounces sharp white cheddar, shredded
1 1/3 cups buttermilk, well shaken
3 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees with racks in upper and lower third positions. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Work butter into flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your fingers until butter is incorporated and pea-size lumps remain. Stir in cheddar, then buttermilk and chives, just until dough comes together.
  • Using two spoons, drop 1/4 cup quantities of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in oven until golden brown, 12-14 minutes, rotating baking sheets once.

CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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I often serve my family these warm cheddar biscuits with a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs. They freeze well, too. -Colleen Horudko, Warman, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in cheese and shortening until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir until just moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GINA'S CHEDDAR AND HERB BISCUITS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 12 to 15 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
3/4 cup grated sharp yellow Cheddar
1 cup buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cayenne together using a whisk. Add the herbs, cheese and buttermilk. Stir together until dough forms. Once dough has formed, using an ice cream scooper, scoop out dough onto baking tray. With a brush, lightly butter tops. Bake for 15 minutes.

CHEDDAR BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits image

Every bite of these flaky biscuits get a little kick from cayenne pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. They're a nice accompaniment to soup and stew. -Kimberley Nuttall, San Marco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 7 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold butter. cubed
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cayenne. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cheese and toss. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll to 1 in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart in a large ungreased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GARLIC CHEDDAR DROP BISCUITS



Garlic Cheddar Drop Biscuits image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 45m

Yield 12 to 13 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and chilled
1 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar
2 tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Flakey sea salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder and salt in a large bowl. Add butter to mixture and use a pastry cutter or two knives to blend until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir in cheese and parsley. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
  • Use a large ice cream scoop to drop biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve immediately.

SOUR CREAM & CHEDDAR BISCUITS



Sour Cream & Cheddar Biscuits image

Here's my go-to recipe for biscuits. Brushing them with the garlic-butter topping before baking seals the deal! -Amy Martin, Vancouver, WA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup sour cream
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in cheese. Add milk and sour cream; stir just until moistened., Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Mix topping ingredients; brush over tops. Bake 12-15 minutes or until light brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FLUFFY CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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These biscuits are golden and crisp outside, light and fluffy inside, and wonderfully cheesy inside and out. They come together in minutes, and triple basting them in butter (before baking, halfway through baking and once more when they come out of the oven) really takes them over the top. You may be tempted to skip the 3 tablespoons of sugar in this otherwise savory biscuit, but don't: It's the secret to the biscuit's tender interior. Inspired by Red Lobster's buttery biscuits, these are drop-style, which means you just scoop up the batter and gently plop it onto baking sheets. Try to handle the dough gently to avoid compressing it, which can result in a less-than-fluffy biscuit.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     brunch, lunch, breads, quick breads, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups/385 grams all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika
1/2 cup/115 grams cold unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus 6 tablespoons/85 grams melted unsalted butter
8 ounces/225 grams sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 2 packed cups)
1 cup/240 milliliters buttermilk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Arrange the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and paprika to combine. Add the 1/2 cup cubed butter and toss until each piece is coated completely in flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to rub the butter into the flour, continuing to work the mixture until the butter is almost fully blended into the dough. There can still be a few larger pieces of butter, but none should be larger than a pea. If the butter feels soft or melty at any point, refrigerate the mixture in the bowl for 15 minutes before continuing.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups/170 grams of the cheese into the flour mixture. Make a well in the center of the bowl. In a liquid measuring cup or in a small bowl with a spout, whisk the buttermilk and egg until well combined. Pour the mixture into the medium bowl and, using a wooden spoon, stir until the mixture is combined. Near the end, you may have to fold it over itself a few times in the bowl to make sure it's uniformly combined. (Resist the urge to use your hands so that the mixture doesn't get too soft or compressed.)
  • Scoop the dough into 12 even portions (about 1/2 cup/80 grams each) onto the prepared sheet pan. Stagger the biscuits on the baking sheets. (You should have 6 biscuits per sheet pan.)
  • Brush each biscuit with the melted butter (you won't use it all) and divide the remaining shredded cheese among the tops of the biscuits (about 2 teaspoons per biscuit).
  • Transfer to the oven and bake the biscuits for 15 minutes, then brush each biscuit with butter again, and rotate the pans between the oven racks. Continue to bake until the biscuits are light golden and the cheese on top is deeply golden, 5 to 10 minutes more. The biscuits should spring back gently when touched in the center.
  • Brush the finished biscuits generously with the remaining butter. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving warm (or cool completely and serve at room temperature).

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